Daewoo Kalos

Daewoo Kalos
2009 Chevrolet Aveo5 LS (US)
Manufacturer GM Daewoo, FSO
Also called Chevrolet Aveo
Holden Barina
Pontiac G3
Production 2002-present
Predecessor Daewoo Lanos
Chevrolet Corsa (Mexico)
Holden Barina (XC)
Class Subcompact/Supermini
Body style(s) 3-door hatchback
5-door hatchback
4-door sedan
Layout FF layout
Transmission(s)

4-speed automatic

5-speed manual

The Daewoo Kalos is a subcompact automobile manufactured by GM Daewoo (the South Korean subsidiary of General Motors) introduced in 2002 and marketed globally in 120 countries – prominently as the Chevrolet Aveo[1] (ah-VAY-o).[2]

Marketed worldwide under five brands (Chevrolet, Pontiac, Suzuki, etc.) and eleven different nameplates (Kalos, Aveo, G3, Swift, etc.), the Kalos vehicles have evolved through two re-stylings in the car's first generation and have featured three body styles and five engine configurations – all built on a dedicated platform shared with no other vehicles. The first generation's styling iterations received the T200 and T250 internal codes, used first by Daewoo, and then, by GM Daewoo during the car's development.

The nameplate Kalos derives from the Greek word καλός (kalós) for "beautiful".[3]

Contents

First generation (T200)

T200
2004-2008 Chevrolet Aveo LT 5-door (US)
Also called Chevrolet Aveo
Chevrolet Kalos
Holden Barina (TK)
Pontiac Wave
Suzuki Swift+
GM Daewoo Kalos
Production 2002-2008
Assembly Bupyong, South Korea
Zaporizhia, Ukraine
Shanghai, China
Bogotá, Colombia
Quito, Ecuador
Platform T200
Engine(s) 1.2 L (~73 cu in), 1.4 L (~85 cu in), 1.5 L (~92 cu in), 1.6 L (~98 cu in) I4
Wheelbase 2,480 mm (98 in)
Length 3,880 mm (153 in) (hatch)
4,235 mm (166.7 in) (sedan)
Width 1,670 mm (66 in)
Height 1,485 mm (58.5 in)
Designer Italdesign Giugiaro

The original Daewoo Kalos was introduced in 2002, based on a then-new Daewoo platform named T200, replacing the Daewoo Lanos (T100). Under development before Daewoo's bankruptcy, the Kalos was the company's first new model introduction following its subsequent takeover by General Motors.[4] Manufacture of the Kalos began in early March, 2002,[4] with pre-production prototypes shown at the Geneva Auto Show in April 2002.

Conception

Originally designed by Italdesign, the Kalos derives directly from the Kalos Dream concept vehicle first presented at the 2000 Paris Motor Show and subsequent developmental concepts at the 2001 Frankfurt Motor Show, 2002 Geneva Auto Show, and 2003 at the Geneva Show. (Kalos Dream photos) During this three-year development period Daewoo was struggling financially, with the ultimate fate of the company and the concept vehicle remaining uncertain.

Upon introduction the initial European models carried an emblem reading "Design Giugiaro." Referring to his firm's design of the Kalos, Giorgetto Giugiaro said:

“ When we designed it, we set out to produce an alternative to conventional lines and tread new paths in terms of design. [5] ”

The T200 sedans and hatchbacks featured a swage line running along the lower body to the rear door, which kinks downward prominently on the hatchback. 5-door hatchbacks also feature a side window in the C/D pillar with a distinctively angled lower edge. Interiors feature a circular motif throughout. North American Chevrolet Aveo, Canadian Pontiac Wave and Suzuki Swift+ and Australian Holden Barina variants featured the same grille with slight differences; European versions and some Latin American versions featured a wider grille with larger slanted headlights.

Design development

Daewoo's now disbanded Worthing Technical Centre in the UK conducted the initial research and platform engineering, with Daewoo's main Technical Center in Bupyong, Incheon, South Korea completing the majority of the later development programme. Daewoo engineers refined the chassis in Britain, on the proving ground at Motor Industry Research Association near Nuneaton, UK.[5] Long-term testing covered nearly 2.2 million kilometers (1.4 million miles) with further testing outside South Korea on test sites in Arjeplog, Sweden; Granada and El Vendrell, Spain; Kapuskasing, Canada and Beijing, China.[6]

According to an April, 2003 GMDAT press release, Daewoo built 119 prototypes during the Kalos's design and development, crashing 31 for research and data-gathering purposes,[6] and manufacturing 39 pilot production vehicles to verify standards and quality.[6]

The body's sheet metal panel gaps were kept to 3 mm (0.1 in) and all but the roof panel were galvanized steel. 46% of the Kalos' underlying structural components were produced with high-strength steel, with tailor-welded blanks used in the production of the vehicle to put strength where needed while saving weight.

The front suspension used MacPherson struts with offset coil springs and a stabilizer bar, while the rear featured a semi-independent torsion beam axle.

Body and packaging

The Kalos was sold in three available body styles: a 4-door sedan and 5-door hatchback from the beginning of production in 2002, and a 3-door hatchback available in certain European markets beginning in 2005. All body styles meet North American subcompact and European supermini or B-segment size classifications.

All Kalos iterations featured high H-point seating within a relatively narrow, short and high-roofed body that combined a long wheelbase with short front (81 cm/32 in) and rear (49 cm/19 in, hatchback) overhangs to maximize the outward visibility, interior space and maneuverability relative to the vehicle's footprint. Rear seat H-points are higher in all body types, giving the car theatre seating.

Per the German Verband der Automobilindustrie (VDA) standard, 5-door hatchbacks featured 175 litres (6.2 cu ft) of cargo space with the rear seats in their upright positions and 735 litres (26.0 cu ft) with the rear seats folded down, with a maximum payload rating of 495 kg (1,091 lb).[6] Per U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ratings, the 5-door hatchbacks featured cargo volume of 11.7 cubic feet (330 L) (rear seats up) to 42 cu ft (1,200 L) (rear seats down), with 7.1 cu ft (200 L) available in the sedan.

The interior volume was 102.7 L (3.63 cu ft) (5-door) and 107.4 L (3.79 cu ft) (sedan) according to the EPA, meeting the minimum criterion for a compact vehicle despite being marketed as a sub-compact. Headroom was unmatched in its class at the time of its introduction.[5]

The body featured a drag coefficient of 0.35, with a frontal area of 2.16 m2 (23.3 sq ft) giving aerodynamic resistance of 00.74 m2 (8.0 sq ft).[5]

Design features

Safety

The Kalos models have been tested in at least four international New Car Assessment Programs, the results reflecting varying equipment and the differences in the tests themselves. Based on market priorities and price point control, some safety equipment is either unavailable or available only as extra-cost options (including side airbags, ABS, foglights and a rear center position three-point seatbelts and headrests.)

South Korea: models received four stars for both driver and front-seat passenger in crash tests conducted by the Korean Automobile Test and Research Institute (KATRI).[6]

Europe: models received the following European New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP) ratings:

Australia: Holden Barina models received scored 2 stars (of 5) from Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP), a rating that is lower than the previous European-built, Opel-based Barina had scored,[6] and the lowest ANCAP rating since 2004.[6] Notably, the Australian Barina models do not feature the front-seat mounted side airbags offered in other markets (e.g., USA), nor are the ANCAP ratings directly comparable to the ratings of other NCAP programs.

Engines

S-TEC

E-TEC II

Concept vehicles

First generation facelift (T250)

T250
T250 Holden TK Barina sedan
Also called

Chevrolet Aveo
Chevrolet Aveo Eco Logic (Italy[14])
Chevrolet Lova (China)
Daewoo Gentra X (hatchback)


Daewoo Gentra (Sedan)
Holden Barina (TK)
Pontiac G3 (USA 2009, Canada 2010 & Mexico 2007-09)
Pontiac G3 Wave (Canada, 2009)
Suzuki Swift+ (2009-present)
Production 2005-2011
Assembly Bupyong, South Korea
Warsaw, Poland
Zaporizhia, Ukraine
Bogota, Colombia
Rayong, Thailand
Shanghai, China
San Luis Potosí, Mexico (San Luis Potosí Assembly)
Hanoi, Vietnam
Halol, India
Engine(s) 1.2 L (73.6 cu in) [15], 1.4 L (~85 cu in), 1.5 L (~92 cu in), 1.6 L (97.5 cu in) [16] I4
Wheelbase 2,480 mm (98 in)
Length Sedan: 4,310 mm (170 in)
Hatchback: 155.0 in (3937 mm)
G3 Wave Hatchback: 154.3 in (3919 mm)
Swift+: 155.1 in (3940 mm)
Width Sedan: 1,710 mm (67 in)
Hatchback: 66.1 in (1679 mm)
Swift+: 65.7 in (1669 mm)
Height Sedan: 1,495 mm (58.9 in)
Hatchback: 59.3 in (1506 mm)

GM introduced a revised sedan at Auto Shanghai 2005, designed in cooperation with PATAC. Bearing the internal code T250 and sold in South Korea as Daewoo Gentra, the revision comprised primarily interior and exterior styling changes, a new interior instrument panel and minor equipment changes, including increased sound deadening.[10] Incorporation of the radio antenna into the rear glass and extensive wind tunnel testing helped reduce the coefficient of drag from 0.348 to 0.326.[10]

A restyled hatchback with the sedan's updated instrument panel was presented as the Chevrolet Aveo during the Frankfurt Motor Show 2007, to be marketed in Europe and North America. The Korean market received its own distinct restyle of the hatchback, the Gentra X.

Later iterations, including the Kalos, Aveo, Barina and Gentra sedans, the Gentra X hatchback and the 2007 "Frankfurt Show" hatchbacks were styled in-house and with the assistance of PATAC -- and depart notably from the original Giugiaro exterior and interior styling designs.

With launch of the Gentra X in South Korea, GMDAT had replaced engines of T250. 1.2 L S-TEC II engine was updated with features such as dual overhead camshaft (DOHC) and timing chain (older version has timing belt) system. 1.6 L E-TEC II engine had replaced with ECOTEC (GEN-III) engine with new features such as variable valve timing mechanism.

Safety

US Aveo safety features include available four-channel, four-sensor ABS system with electronic brake force distribution (EBD), and front (dual-stage) and side air bags for front row occupants with a passenger-sensing system. Beginning with 2008, Aveo standard equipment includes a tire pressure monitoring system.

The T250 model has been tested by the European New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP):[17]

This ratings apply only to 4-door sedan Aveo.The 5-door/3-door hatchback model has not been tested by EuroNCAP but since it has the same floor as T200 model it earns 3 stars without side airbags and 4 stars with side airbags.

The American Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gave the Aveo an Acceptable overall rating in the frontal offset crash test[18] and overall Marginal rating in the side impact crash test.[19]

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (www.safercar.gov) ratings (5dr):[20]

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (www.safercar.gov) ratings (4dr):[21]

Second generation

Chevrolet Aveo RS concept

Edmunds reported the next-generation Aveo is due in mid-to-late 2010 as 2011 model. It was previewed as the Aveo RS concept. The Aveo RS was shown in concept form to have 19-inch wheels, a M32 six-speed mated to the 138hp 1.4L Turbocharged ECOtec out of the Cruze [22].

The car would use the Gamma 2 global subcompact platform, which would also power next-generation Opel Corsa and Chevrolet Beat.[23] It is believed that the new model is the same as the Viva project, a premium subcompact car to be released in 2009 for the South American markets and face models such as the Citroën C3, Fiat Punto, Honda City and Toyota Yaris.[24]

Reception

The Aveo has received mixed reviews, while it has earned praise from many for its very low price tag, it has been criticized for poor fuel economy (compared with other vehicles in its class) and poor reliability by reviewers such as Consumer Reports and JD Power and Associates.

Global marketing and manufacture

South Korea

The T200 was sold as Daewoo Kalos; the hatchback named 'Kalos V' and the sedan simply Kalos. The tagline from the very first advertisements was 'It's beautiful - Hi! Kalos'.

Daewoo began selling the T250 sedan in September 2005 as the Daewoo Gentra, replacing the Kalos sedan. "Gentra" is derived from the English word "gentleman" and "transportation". The tagline in the advertising campaign introducing the Gentra in Korea was "Are you gentle?", and the campaign starred Daniel Henny. In October 2007, the Kalos hatchback adopted the T250 underpinnings and was renamed Gentra X.

North America

T200 Chevrolet Aveo sedan (US)
T200 Chevrolet Aveo LS hatchback (US, 2004-2006)

The T200 models were introduced to the US and Canada 2004 models at the 2003 (February) Chicago Auto Show as the Chevrolet Aveo to replace the Daewoo Lanos when Daewoo withdrew from many markets outside South Korea in 2002. The US 5-door and 4-door models went on sale in November 2003,[29] and as reported by the Boston Globe in November 2006, "the Aveo (was) the largest-selling subcompact in the United States".[30]

The T250 sedan debuted in January 2006 as the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo at the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show. Sales commenced in North America in August 2006. Also, 2009 is the first model year of the Aveo for Mexican sales, replacing the Opel-based Chevrolet Corsa.

The Aveo 5-door hatchback has been marketed as the "Aveo5" in Canada since its inception and in the US beginning with model year 2007. The models are sold as Pontiac Wave (4-door and 5-door, since the 2005 model year) and Suzuki Swift+ (5-door) in Canada. The T200 Wave sedan was replaced for the 2007 model year with the T250, coinciding with the release of the 2007 T250 Aveo. For the 2009 model year, Pontiac Wave was renamed to Pontiac G3 Wave in Canada. In the United States, Pontiac will sell the 5-door hatchback as the Pontiac G3 starting in the spring of 2009.[31] Because of General Motors phasing out the Pontiac brand, the Pontiac G3/Wave will no longer be sold after the 2010 model year, and the last Pontiac G3 Wave will roll off the line in December 2009, making this the last overall Pontiac vehicle to roll off the line, even though the last Pontiac for the American market was the 2010 Pontiac G6. For the 2010 model year, Canadian models are simply referred to as Pontiac G3.

T200 Pontiac Wave hatchback (Canada)

T200 Suzuki Swift+ (Canada, 2008)

US model year changes

2005: Sidemarker lights change from orange to clear. Black trim applied to B-pillars of all models and C-pillars of hatchbacks.

2006: Rear Spoiler changes from "hugger" style to pedestal style spoiler with several inches of clearance from body.

T250 2007-2010 Chevrolet Aveo LS sedan (US)
T250 2009 Pontiac G3 Wave Podium Edition sedan (Canada)

2007: Sedans were redesigned. Deleted: 4-door SVM equipment group, Aveo5 LT model. New Features: 6-disc in-dash CD player and MP3 playback audio system, restyled 4-Door Model, new neutral interior in clot and leatherette, steering wheel mounted audio controls, aux input jacks on all 4-door and LS radios, sedan instrument panel and door accents in wood appearance, metallic grain appearance or silver appearance trim on LS and LT models, manual lumbar adjuster on driver seat, driver seat armrest, back glass antenna on 4-door models. Changes: power outside mirrors now on both driver and passenger, Aveo 5-Door models are called Aveo5. Available Spring Edition in Maui Blue (metallic), with alloy wheels, power windows, power moonroof, upgraded stereo with auxiliary input, keyless remote access, power door locks, foglamps and interior silver accents.

2009: Hatchbacks were redesigned. T250 2008.5 Aveo and sedan, Deleted: 15" 5-spoke aluminum wheels, E-TEC II 1.6L engine, Carbon fiber appearance accents. New: new exterior and interior design, Charcoal Perforated Leatherette seating surfaces, OnStar and standard on all models, available XM Satellite Radio, available Leather-wrapped steering wheel wand shift knob are now included with perforated leatherette seating surface option, Driver Information Center with outside temperature display and fuel economy/driving range function, new 15" 5-spoke aluminum wheels, GM Oil Life Monitoring System , ECOTEC 1.6L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder MFI engine with Variable Valve Timing and Dual Continuous Variable Cam Phasing (107 hp @ 6400 rpm, 106 ft·lbf (144 N·m) of torque @ 3800 rpm), 5-speed manual transmission to include shift indicator light. Changes: New good-better-best packaging strategy labeled as 1LS, 1LT and 2LT. Power Package called Power and Convenience Package, aux input included on all radios, front wipers variable intermittent, front doors, driver and front passenger seatback map pockets on all models, Alternator 95 amps. Deletions, Additions and Changes per GM's public online order guide.

T250 Pontiac G3 hatchback (US, 2009)

T250 Chevrolet Aveo5 LT (US, 2009)

T250 Chevrolet Aveo5 LS (US, 2009)

T250 Suzuki Swift+ (Canada, 2009)

2010: GM badges disappear on Chevrolet Aveo models, even though early 2010 models did have GM badges.

US stop delivery order

In February 2004 GM issued a "stop delivery" order, to investigate five accidents that occurred in a tight time frame just as the Aveo was introduced to the US market. The order was lifted shortly thereafter, after an investigation revealed no connection among the accidents.[32]

US marketing

The Aveo was introduced for its market debut in a 60 second television advertisement [1] that first appeared on New Year's Eve 2003, created by the firm of Campbell-Ewald, directed by Michael Bay [33] and featuring the song Magic Carpet Ride by Steppenwolf. The advertisement was titled "An American Revolution, Car Carrier" and featured six yet to be introduced cars and trucks boarding a car carrier as it traversed the United States. It featured the Aveo descending the Twin Peaks of San Francisco and making an airborne leap highly reminiscent of Steve McQueen's Ford Mustang in the movie Bullitt, before boarding the car carrier.

Two other fifteen second TV ads also created by the firm of Campbell-Ewald,[33] spotlighted the Aveo: "Pachyderm" showing an elephant, chased down a city street by an Aveo and "Big Little," in which four basketball players who enter the car appear tiny in big seats, highlighting the vehicle's interior volume.

Central and South America

The T200 is sold as Chevrolet Aveo in Ecuador (3-door), Peru (3-door and 5-door), Venezuela, Colombia and Chile (all body styles). The T250 is sold as Chevrolet Aveo in Peru (4-door). A taxi version of the T200 sedan is available in Ecuador.

Western Europe

T250 Chevrolet Aveo 3-door

Until the end of 2004, the T200 was sold as Daewoo Kalos. In early 2005, the Chevrolet brand replaced the Daewoo brand and the Kalos was rebadged the Chevrolet Kalos, coinciding with the introduction of the 3-door. The new T250 sedan is marketed as the Chevrolet Aveo, replacing the Kalos sedan in 2006. A revised hatchback was introduced in the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show, to go on sale in early 2008 as the Aveo—replacing the Kalos.

Central and Eastern Europe

The T200 was sold as Chevrolet Aveo from its introduction in 2003. The T250 has replaced the T200 sedan in 2006, retaining the same name. Versions sold in this region had 1.4 L engines, and were available as both five-door hatchback and four-door sedan.

It was announced in November 2007 that FSO in Warsaw, Poland, would begin assembling the Aveo under a joint venture between GM and FSO's owner, the Ukrainian company UkrAVTO. GM plans to produce 70,000 Aveos at FSO during 2008, with production rising to 100,000 in 2009.[34]

Italy

The Italian Aveo Eco Logic badge

In Italy there exists a variant of the Aveo called the Chevrolet Aveo Eco Logic[35]. This low emission version has a dual power LPG engine 1.2 and 1.4 16V.

Australia and New Zealand

T200 Holden Barina, New Zealand

The T200 model was available as the Daewoo Kalos before Daewoo's Australian operations ceased at the end of 2004 and was absent from the Australian market until re-introduced in December 2005 as the TK Holden Barina (3-door and 5-door). The TK Barina replaced the previous XC Barina, which was an imported and rebadged European Opel Corsa. The T250 sedan was introduced in February 2006, and both the T200 and T250 models are sold together as the Barina lineup. The switch from the Opel-sourced Corsa was criticized, given the Kalos' lower ANCAP safety performance. The T250 hatchback, both 3-door and 5-door, was introduced in August 2008.

Other markets

T250 Chevrolet Aveo sedan (Thailand)

Asia: The T200 is sold as Chevrolet Aveo in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines, as well as South Africa and China (5-door and 4-door).

Thailand

The T250 Sedan is sold as the Chevrolet Aveo in Thailand. In February 2008, the Aveo was awarded the ‘Green Label’ environmental certificate by the Thailand Environmental Institute[36]. , being recognized for its 'minimal impact on the environment in comparison to other passenger cars in Thailand'[37]. This made Chevrolet the first automobile brand in Thailand to have won this award twice in a row. As of 2010, the Chevrolet Aveo is sold with either a 1,399cc or 1,598cc 16V DOHC E-TEC II engine with VGIS variable length intake manifold. The 1.4 grades are MT Manual transmission or AT Automatic transmission 'Base', MT/AT 'LS' and AT 'LSX'. The 1.6 grades are AT only 'LT', 'LSX', 'LUX' and 'SS' [38]. All models except the 1.6 LT are configured to used E20 fuel.

China: The T250 sedan is sold as Chevrolet Lova in China. It is also the first market to receive the 2010 facelifted version.[39]

India: The T250 was launched in India in 2006 as Chevrolet Aveo along with the slogan "An Indian Revolution", referencing Chevrolet's An American Revolution ad campaign. The T200 hatchback has been sold in India since December 2006 as the Chevrolet Aveo U-VA. Interestingly, the Aveo was promoted in the Bollywood film Ta Ra Rum Pum with decals on the race cars, but the cars were ARCA-spec Chevrolet Monte Carlos.The television commercial of the Chevrolet Aveo UV-A features Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan.

Pakistan: In Pakistan, currently the T250 1.5L is being sold as the Chevrolet Aveo LT.

Egypt: In Egypt, currently the T250 1.5L is being sold as the Chevrolet Aveo LS.

Assembly plants

Kalos/Aveos models are assembled in the Bupyong plant in South Korea. In Ukraine, Russia and Venezuela, local versions of the Aveo are assembled from complete knock down kits. For the Chinese market, Aveos and Lovas are manufactured by Shanghai GM Dongyue. In India, Aveos are assembled from Halol Plant. Also in Egypt GM assembly plant started in August 2007 producing the Aveo locally in three variants.

Beginning in August 2008, Chevrolet Aveos are also produced at the new General Motors San Luis Potosí plant located in Mexico.[40]

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List of badge engineered vehicles

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City Tico/Fino Matiz Matiz Creative
Subcompact Maepsy-Na LeMans Cielo Lanos Kalos GentraX
Gentra
Compact Nubira Lacetti Lacetti Premiere
Mid-size Espero Leganza Magnus/L6 Magnus Tosca
Royale Series Prince/Super Salon/Brougham
Imperial Arcadia Alpheon
Full-size Chairman Statesman Veritas
Roadster G2X
Compact MPV Rezzo/Tacuma
Mini SUV Korando
Crossover SUV Musso Winstorm/Winstorm MaXX
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Subcompact Monza Sprint Metro Aveo
Chevette
Spectrum
Nova
Compact Citation Prizm Cobalt Cruze
HHR
Cavalier Cavalier Cavalier Volt
Mid-size Malibu Corsica / Beretta Malibu Malibu Malibu
Celebrity Lumina Lumina
Full-size Impala Impala SS Impala Impala
Caprice Caprice Caprice
Personal Monte Carlo Monte Carlo Monte Carlo Monte Carlo
Sports Camaro Camaro Camaro Camaro
Corvette Corvette Corvette Corvette
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Subcompact Sunbird T1000/1000 LeMans G3
Compact J2000/2000 Sunbird/Sunbird Sunbird Sunfire G5
Vibe Vibe
Phoenix Grand Am Grand Am Grand Am
Mid-size LeMans Bonneville G6
Grand Am 6000
Grand Prix Grand Prix Grand Prix Grand Prix
Full-size Bonneville Parisienne Bonneville Bonneville Bonneville G8
Catalina Safari
Mid-size crossover Aztek Torrent
Minivan Trans Sport Trans Sport/Montana SV6
Sports Firebird Firebird Firebird
GTO
Fiero
Roadster Solstice